Woodford Green Library & Gym re-opens • Vision RCL

Woodford Green Library & Gym re-opens


Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure is thrilled to announce the re-opening of Woodford Green Library and Gym to the public following the completion of a major refurbishment.

The new library and fitness facility is a partnership between Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure and the London Borough of Redbridge, with a joint investment of over £300,000 to ensure that local residents can benefit from improved library and leisure facilities in the Woodford area for many years to come.

The library has been closed during much of the pandemic and we have taken the opportunity to carry out a major refurbishment, which boasts a brand-new children’s library, new books, digital devices, study area and meeting space for group activities.

Members can access nearly eight million items of stock and use libraries which are part of The Libraries Consortium across London and the South East. We have taken what you love about the library and made it even better!

The Centre now also boasts a brand-new fitness facility, including a 30-station gym with state-of-the-art equipment, new changing areas and toilets.  The gym has a range of cardiovascular and weight training equipment, including cable machine, free weights, treadmills, cross trainers, and cutting-edge technology – skill mill treadmills and a power plate.

The gym can be used by members or on a pay and play basis. There are special opening offers now available to join this fantastic new gym facility and membership allows use of gyms, pools and studio classes across Vision’s facilities – Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre, Loxford Leisure Centre, Mayfield Leisure Centre, South Woodford Library and Gym and Wanstead Leisure Centre.

 As a result of the refurbishment, library and gym lovers will now be able to benefit from longer opening hours with the centre open seven days a week, meaning that library and gym facilities are available at a range of times to suit your lifestyle.

Martin Solder, Chair of Trustees for Vision, said:

“The whole ethos of Vision as a local Charity is to provide and improve Leisure and Cultural experiences for Redbridge residents, reinvesting any surplus in local facilities to benefit our community.

Woodford Green Library provides a fully refurbished Library and new gym facility that will be open seven days a week, mirroring our concept in South Woodford Library where we can ensure the sustainability of the library by providing funding through gym income.

Vision trustees wish to thank the Council for providing the funding for the refurbishment of the building and hope that the local residents will enjoy the Library and Gym for years to come.”

Cllr Jas Athwal, Leader of Redbridge Council, said:

“I’m pleased to announce the reopening of the newly refurbished Woodford Green Library and Gym. Not only can local people now enjoy the revitalised exercise and library facilities, but they can also take advantage of the new, longer opening hours. The renovation works are part of our wider scheme of investment works across Redbridge’s leisure facilities, and we are delivering on our promise and investing in Woodford.”

Cllr Kam Rai, Deputy Leader of Redbridge Council and Cabinet Member for Finance, said:

“Over £300,000 has been invested in the upgrade of Woodford Green Library and Gym to provide local people with outstanding library facilities and a state-of-the-art gym. We understand just how vital local leisure facilities are to people’s wellbeing, and the importance of library facilities for children’s and adults’ continued learning. That is why Woodford Green Library and Gym is the latest leisure facility in Redbridge to have benefited from investment.”


For more information, visit our Woodford Green Library & Gym page.